High school students of GPDA members receive $24,000 in scholarships to fund higher education Goulds Water Technology, a Xylem brand, is proud to announce this year’s recipients of the Goulds Professional Dealers Association (GPDA) scholarships. The initiative serves as a valuable resource for GPDA members, awarding $24,000 in scholarships to 16 deserving students across the Read more
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High school students of GPDA members receive $24,000 in scholarships to fund higher education
Goulds Water Technology, a Xylem brand, is proud to announce this year’s recipients of the Goulds Professional Dealers Association (GPDA) scholarships. The initiative serves as a valuable resource for GPDA members, awarding $24,000 in scholarships to 16 deserving students across the U.S. every year. Each student receives $1,500 in scholarship money, which is granted based on academic standing, volunteerism and leadership skills, and enables students to pursue higher education at the college or technical school level. GPDA scholarship recipients are family members of GPDA members, highlighting the company’s support and commitment to independent dealers and young talent. Since its inception, the annual GPDA scholarship program has awarded more than $420,000 to 352 recipients.
“At Goulds Water Technology, we understand the importance of education and the positive impact it has on the future of our industry,” said Jen Manswell, demand generation manager, Residential & Agriculture, Xylem. “Each year, we take great pride in presenting these scholarships, helping to propel students toward their education goals, enrich their futures and reinforce the foundation of our industry. Through GPDA, we support our members and their students on their path to success.”
This year’s GPDA scholarship recipients are located across the U.S. and Canada, each bringing their unique potential and ambition to the water technology industry. The 2023 recipients are:
- Makayla Kemp, Robstown, Texas – A&R Septic Services LLC
- Solomon Hancock, Idaho Falls, Idaho – American Pump Company
- James Christensen, Hartington, Nebraska – Christensen Well and Irrigation
- Cazden Christensen, Hartington, Nebraska – Christensen Well and Irrigation
- Alex Christensen, Hartington, Nebraska – Christensen Well and Irrigation
- Dalton Molnar, Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada – Don’s Plumbing and Heating
- Trevyn Keene, Grand Island, Nebraska – Wells Plumbing Co., Inc.
- Kayna Deschênes, St. Pascal, Québec, Canada – Les Puits Artésiens Deschênes, Inc.
- Abigail Burnette, Concord, North Carolina – Commercial Services
- Andrew Daisey, Millsboro, Delaware – Daisey’s Well Drilling
- Braelyn Brenneman, Accident, Maryland – Brenneman Well Drilling, Inc.
- Leah Brenneman, Friendsville, Maryland – Brenneman Well Drilling, Inc.
- Vidhya Boggs, Pound, Virginia – Boggs Municipal Services, Inc.
- Ava Miranda, Hallettsville, Texas – Chandler Drilling
- Harrison Steinberger, Rockwall, Texas – H&H Waterwell
- Kenneth Muller, Ridgefield, Connecticut – Interstate Artesian Well Co.
Recipient Spotlight: James, Alex and Cazden Christensen
James, Alex and Cazden Christensen are just three of this year’s GPDA scholarship program recipients. Their family-run business, Christensen Well & Irrigation, specializes in water well drilling services. The company is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and Alex, James and Cazden are an integral part of its success.
“My favorite thing to do at Christensen Well is going out on water calls and saving the day for people who are out of water,” said James, providing crucial assistance to those facing water scarcity. His free time is reserved for outdoor activities, including hunting and fishing.
James and Cazden are headed to Northeast Community College, studying electrical construction and control, while Alex is attending University of Nebraska-Lincoln to study mechanical engineering.
GPDA is the industry’s oldest and largest dealers’ association, founded over 50 years ago. As a world-class professional membership organization, GPDA provides independent dealers with extensive technical and product training, sales leads and marketing support. More than 20,000 dealers and distributors have graduated from its education center, going on to further their product knowledge, grow their businesses and help tackle water scarcity in their local communities.
Seneca Falls-based training facility offers hands-on industry learning opportunities Goulds Water Technology, a Xylem brand, has released the 2022 third quarter course schedule for its training facility in Seneca Falls, New York. The Goulds Water Technology Factory School resumed in-person training earlier this year after closing during the Covid-19 pandemic. For more than 30 years Read more
Seneca Falls-based training facility offers hands-on industry learning opportunities
Goulds Water Technology, a Xylem brand, has released the 2022 third quarter course schedule for its training facility in Seneca Falls, New York. The Goulds Water Technology Factory School resumed in-person training earlier this year after closing during the Covid-19 pandemic.
For more than 30 years, the Goulds Water Technology Factory School has educated thousands of water industry professionals about the latest advancements in commercial, residential and agricultural applications. Led by Xylem’s experienced trainers, the facility offers in-person sessions at the Campbell Education Center laboratory, which is designed to provide attendees an extensive, hands-on learning experience.
“Industry professionals recognize the value of in-person training, and Goulds Factory School is happy to welcome them back,” says Tom Stephan, training manager, Xylem. “Hands-on training exposes water well professionals to challenges and obstacles they may encounter in the field. Working through different scenarios in a safe training environment enables attendees to develop problem solving skills without risk.”
The Goulds Water Technology Factory School offers hands-on professional training for distributors, dealers, engineers and OEMs (with at least one year of industry experience) in four unique and distinct classes covering water systems, variable frequency drives, wastewater and commercial applications. Covering the breadth of Goulds Water Technology’s product lines (and related systems), each Factory School educational session provides firsthand experience by training on actual installations to help gain valuable troubleshooting skills.
Q3 2022 Goulds Water Technology Factory School Schedule:
- Commercial/Industrial Pump Product & Application School: August 8-11
- Variable Speed Drive Product & Application School: August 22-25
- Wastewater Pumping Product & Application School: September 12-15
- Residential Water System Product Application & Troubleshooting School: September 26-29
Detailed class descriptions for Factory School courses are available here.
To learn more about Goulds Water Technology’s learning opportunities or register for an in-person course, visit goulds.com/factory-school or download the registration form. For online courses and other virtual training resources, explore Goulds Water Technology e-Learning offerings.
Clean, running water gifted to Illert family of Eureka, Missouri, through Hometown H2O Former St. Louis Rams star Chris Long and partners Xylem and Water Well Trust provided a local family of four in Eureka, Missouri, access to clean water with a donated water well system, equipment, well drilling and pump installation. The Illert family Read more
Clean, running water gifted to Illert family of Eureka, Missouri, through Hometown H2O
Former St. Louis Rams star Chris Long and partners Xylem and Water Well Trust provided a local family of four in Eureka, Missouri, access to clean water with a donated water well system, equipment, well drilling and pump installation. The Illert family – Justin Illert, veteran, age 30 yrs old, Sarah age 27, Lilah, age 5, and Austin, age 1 – was previously living without clean, running water in their home and relied on bottled water and rainwater for cooking and cleaning. The family now has reliable access to clean, potable water for the first time.
“It feels like we won the lottery,” said Sarah Illert, Water Well Trust beneficiary. “It means the world. It really is life changing for us. We are so grateful to have clean water to cook with, do our laundry, clean the dishes, and take clean showers and baths.”
The donation marked the fourth project between Xylem Inc., Water Well Trust and Hometown H2O, which is a domestic water program dedicated to bringing clean, sustainable water to people and communities in need across the United States. Hometown H2O – a program launched in early 2020 – is a united effort between retired NFL player Chris Long and his Foundation’s Waterboys initiative and water technology company Xylem Inc. to address domestic water scarcity issues, which currently leave more than 2 million Americans without access to clean water. Hometown H2O and Xylem work alongside the Water Well Trust, a national nonprofit that helps qualify low-income families. This project was also supported by beverage company Talking Rain, who donated water to project staff and made a financial contribution to the family.
“Nobody should have to live without access to clean water– especially the brave and honorable men and women that have served our nation,” said Chris Long, two-time Super Bowl champion and founder of the Chris Long Foundation. “Clean water access for many Americans is an increasingly serious problem. Since Hometown H2O launched in 2020, we have raised awareness for water equality that affects policy at the state and federal levels. We will continue to prioritize this mission in our future projects. The organizations we work with, including Xylem and Water Well Trust, bring industry expertise to the table, and passionately do what it takes to make these projects successful. Thank you to our supporting partners for helping us to change lives and ensure that clean, running water is a basic human need that no American lacks.”
Xylem donated Goulds Water Technology brand equipment while local distributor partner Water Works of Springfield, Missouri, coordinated the discounted installation through pump installer Schroepfer Well Drilling, Inc. of Franklin County, Missouri. A team of volunteers – from Water Works and Xylem employees – also donated time to clean up the property’s yard.
“The unacceptable reality is that many Americans do not have access to potable, running water,” said Susan O’Grady, Director of Marketing, Building Services and Agriculture, Xylem. “For Xylem and its partners, we are honored to be able to use our expertise and passion for the cause to bring this vital service to people who deserve to have clean water.”
Xylem and Waterboys, along with nonprofit partner Water Well Trust, seek to raise awareness about domestic water issues, including that more 2 million people in the U.S. lack access to clean, safe drinking water at home. Working in coordination with Watermark and the company’s Goulds Water Technology brand, this partnership delivers ongoing water well projects to provide rural communities with reliable, safe water access, which can lead to better overall health and improved quality of life.
e-HME and e-SVE Smart Pumps deliver greater efficiency and optimal performance Goulds Water Technology, a Xylem brand, recently launched the e-HME and e-SVE pumps with integrated and Variable Speed Control and intelligence. These are easy-to-install variable speed systems that combine a state-of-the-art hydraulic pump with permanent magnet motor technology and a variable speed drive to Read more
e-HME and e-SVE Smart Pumps deliver greater efficiency and optimal performance
Goulds Water Technology, a Xylem brand, recently launched the e-HME and e-SVE pumps with integrated and Variable Speed Control and intelligence. These are easy-to-install variable speed systems that combine a state-of-the-art hydraulic pump with permanent magnet motor technology and a variable speed drive to provide up to 70 percent energy savings in residential and agricultural applications.
“Installers need the right combination of motor, drive and hydraulic pump in a turnkey package for applications such as pressure boosting and irrigation, said Stephen Clark, Xylem product line manager, monitoring and controls, applied water systems. “Our e-HME and e-SVE ranges are truly smart pumps that deliver high performance and optimize energy use right out of the box.”
Xylem 102 Smart range, e-SM drive
Goulds Water Technology e-HME and e-SVE pumps are pre-programmed for quick installation, and have stainless steel casing and inner components for minimal noise levels and long service life. The products are certified to the NSF/ANSI 61 Drinking Water System Components standard to deliver safe, quality potable water, and are rated NEMA 3R for outdoor installation.
The IE5 ultra-premium permanent magnet motor operates single or multi-pump systems of up to three pumps without an external control panel or programmable logic controller. Quickly install a system by adding power and plumbing, press start and the system is ready to perform– No external drive or controller is required.
The e-HME is available in five models and delivers up to 130 GPM and 540 feet TDH. The e-SVE is available in six models with multiple construction design, and delivers up to 85 GPM and 710 feet TDH. Both product lines are available in 0.5 – 2 HP.
For more information about the e-HME and/or e-SVE Smart Pump ranges, visit the product page on the Goulds Water Technology website.
Company sponsors beverage area, builds water filters for communities in need Myrtle Beach, S.C.—Goulds Water Technology, a Xylem brand, partnered with the company’s social investment and corporate citizenship program Watermark to bring a charitable component with the Wine To Water organization, to its annual attendance at the 2019 South Atlantic Jubilee held last weekend in Read more
Company sponsors beverage area, builds water filters for communities in need
Myrtle Beach, S.C.—Goulds Water Technology, a Xylem brand, partnered with the company’s social investment and corporate citizenship program Watermark to bring a charitable component with the Wine To Water organization, to its annual attendance at the 2019 South Atlantic Jubilee held last weekend in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
In addition, key technologies and products were highlighted at the booth, including the Goulds Water Technology 10 GPM G Slimline Series, a best-in-class submersible pump for residential systems, ideal for tight wells where corrosion and abrasion are issues.
“Our dealers really look forward to the Jubilee, and the chance to learn more about our latest Goulds Water Technology products and programs,” said Susan O’Grady, Director of Marketing, Residential & Agriculture, Xylem. “This year was an especially rewarding experience with the opportunity to do something in conjunction with Watermark and share that with our partners in the well drilling industry.”
Watermark and Goulds Water Technology partnered with Wine to Water, an organization dedicated to bringing clean water to families in hard to reach areas, to offer a volunteer opportunity assembling water filters as part of the Goulds Water Technology beverage area sponsorship on July 28.
To learn more about Gould Water Technology, visit www.goulds.com; for more on Xylem Watermark, visit https://www.xylem.com/en-us/watermark.